Fortville First United Methodist Church

125 East Staat Street, Fortville, IN 46040, 317-485-5418

About Us

Music:

• Chancel Choir, Manos de Dios Bell Choir, Children's Choir and Special Music

Groups:

• United Methodist Women
• United Methodist Men's Fellowship
• 3 Women's Bible Studies(they meet Tuesday evenings @ 6:30pm Wednesday morning @ 9am and another study on Thursday morning @ 9:30am) Not Meeting in June, July or August
• Disciple 1 Bible Study will begin Tuesday, September 13 @ 6pm at our Youth Annex located at 115 N. Main Street, Fortville, IN 46040. This is open to anyone interested in learning more about the Bible and God's Word.
• Experiencing Loss - will be a time to gather on Thursday, September 22 @ 10am in our Friendship Hall.  Rev. Russ Jarvis, a chaplain @ Hancock Hospital will be speaking about this subject. At this time, we will discuss when to meet again.  This is open to anyone who has experienced a loss in job, loss of a loved one, caregiver to a loved one, or any other loss in one's life.  Call the church office @ 485-5418 for more details.

Services Available:

• Sunday School available for all ages 9am
• 2 adult classes downstairs
• children pre-k thru 3rd grade upstairs
• 4th thru 6th grade downstairs in south classroom
• 7th, 8th 9th grade downstairs in Friendship Hall
• Senior High Youth meet in Prayer Room downstairs @ 9am
• Sunday Worship @ 10am
• Nursery Room Open downstairs for babies & preschoolers caregiver available during worship
• Children's Church during Worship (ages 3 thru 3rd grade)
• Handicap facilities: Elevator to sanctuary located at west entrance (also restroom)
• Hearing device (ask usher)
• On weekdays Noah's Ark Preschool (preschool begins September 6th for 3 year olds and September 7th for 4 year olds) and Jazzercise are offered.

Missions:

• Local
  • Main Street Food Pantry (open Tuesdays 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 
  • Manna n Ministry (monthly preparation & delivery of meals to our "shut-in" members
• Area Community
  • Fletcher Place, Brightwood Center, Operation Classroom, etc.
• U.S. & Global
  • McCurdy School, Red Bird Mission, and Worldwide Missions
  • UMCOR - The United Methodist Committee on Relief provides disaster assistance.
  • Rosebud Indiana Reservation-Our church will have one person traveling here on June 25th.
  • Costa Rica - 4 adults from our church will travel here on July 9 through Juyly 18th.
  • Keep these mission trips in your prayers. Thank you.

Programs:

• Sunday School for Adults and Children,
• various Bible Study groups,
• Vacation Bible School during summer months (Sunday, June 12th thru Thursday, June16th-Pandamania)
• UNITED METHODIST MEN'S GROUP meets monthly (carpool from church to local restaurants) This group holds fundraisers to support your church both physical and also programs and individuals.
• UNITED METHODIST WOMEN'S group meets monthly  (except summer months)  This group supports missions locally, and around the globe through their donations.

Fund Raising Events:

• "Eat and Go" Breakfast - 3rd Saturday of each month
• Ongoing Scrips Program sponsored by our Worship Team
• There is a list of retail and food eateries available upon request.  You fill out the form as to where you would like a gift card from and how many and write your check to the Worship Team.  Forms are sent in or e-mailed in and gift cards are returned the following week.  The Worship Team receives anywhere from .5 to 25% of the gift card amount.  this helps them with their expenses and they also donate generously to the Church and their physical needs.
• The church office receives used ink-jet cartridges.  We recycle these and receive money for the cartridges based on the listing at the time of sending them in. Thanks for your support:)